Jonas Hiller

Game 7s were once an occasional form of advancement, not a stumbling block, for the Ducks. Before the 2009 playoffs, they were 2-1 when it came to Game 7s. Not a great sample size, but the Ducks managed series victories in 2006 (Calgary) and 1997 (Phoenix), and lost the 2003 Stanley Cup Final to the New Jersey Devils. Since then, the Ducks are 0-3 in series that extend to seven games. Last year, they lost to the Kings in the second round after holding a 3-2 series advantage. In 2013, the Ducks stumbled against the Detroit Red Wings in the first round after being ahead, 3-2. Detroit also knocked off Anaheim in 2009 in the second round. A closer look at those three playoff rounds as...

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The summary
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